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Joseph A. Unanue, former president of Goya Foods. (Courtesy Goya Foods)

Former president of Goya Foods dead at 88, remembered for his philanthropy

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Joseph A. Unanue, the former president of Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company, passed away Wednesday at his home in Alpine, New Jersey. … Read More

Actress and social justice advocate Eva Longoria will receive a top award from the YWCA on June 7, 2013.

Eva Longoria to receive racial justice award by YWCA

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Eva Longoria makes headlines for her entertainment projects and personal life (remember when she called herself a “cat lady”?), but the actress will be … Read More

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox says that if marijuana becomes legal, he will grow and sell it.

Mexican ex-prez Vicente Fox says “of course” he would grow pot if legal

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Former Mexican president Vicente Fox has gone public about his newest aspirations: he wants to grow and sell marijuana once it is legal to do so in … Read More

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Wells Fargo settles foreclosure discrimination allegations

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After 14 months, Wells Fargo is settling a  federal housing discrimination complaint by creating a new joint initiative designed to foster home ownership in … Read More

The reveal of a hands-free Whopper holder in Puerto Rico is just a joke, says Burger King. The chain is celebrating its 50th anniversary on the island.

“Hands-free” Whopper holder a joke, says Burger King about campaign in Puerto Rico

By Amy Langfield CNBC

It looked like fast food was just about to get a little faster, but Burger King says it is not making hands-free Whopper holders. All you multi-taskers will … Read More

Circle de Luz helps young Latinas get intensive mentoring and scholarship funds to get to college.

Organization makes college dreams for young Latinas a reality

By Erika L. Sánchez

For Rosie Molinary, growing up Puerto Rican in Columbia, South Carolina was challenging. She says that during this time, there weren't many Latinos around. … Read More

Immigration activists gather on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for an All In for Citizenship rally April 10, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

A guide to immigration reform: Facts and figures

By Nancy Benac, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — This may be the year Congress decides what to do about the millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. After years of gridlock, … Read More

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Report: Latinos, immigrants more likely to start businesses

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As the Senate Gang of Eight rolls out its immigration bill, a new report is highlighting the economic benefits that come from bringing more foreign-born into … Read More

Hispanic farmworkers harvest Ranunculus bulbs at the Flower Fields, Friday, March 23, 2007 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Tentative deal on immigration farm workers

By Erica

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A tentative deal has been reached to resolve a dispute between agriculture workers and growers that was standing in the way of a sweeping … Read More

As Congress debates immigration reform, a union releases ads in several states. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Raucous debate expected to follow introduction of immigration bill

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators writing a comprehensive immigration bill hope to finish their work this week, opening what's sure to be a raucous public debate over … Read More